If you are worried about your drinking, support is available locally in Blackpool through the Lighthouse Alcohol Service (Horizon).
You do not need to see your GP first. You can self‑refer directly to Horizon.
Lighthouse supports adults in Blackpool who want help with alcohol, if you wish to cut down, stop, or understand your drinking better.
What Lighthouse offers
Horizon can provide:
- Friendly advice and one‑to‑one support
- Health checks and wellbeing support
- Group sessions
- Detox and rehab options (where appropriate)
- Therapy and mental health support
- Help with work, training, and next steps
You will start with an assessment appointment, which is a conversation about what is going on for you and what kind of help you would like.
How to self‑refer
Complete the online referral form
Go to the Horizon referral form: Referral / Self‑registration form – Horizon Blackpool
- Choose “I am referring myself” when asked who is making the referral.
- Fill in your contact details, GP details, and the questions about your alcohol or other substance use, health, and any risks.
- Submit the form. Horizon will contact you to arrange an assessment.
If you need help completing the form or you cannot complete the form yourself, you can:
- Ask a friend or family member to help you complete it on your behalf (with your consent), or
- Contact Horizon to talk it through: 01253 205157
- Email horizonreferrals@delphimedical.co.uk
All enquiries are handled confidentially.
What to expect
- You will have an assessment to talk about your drinking and any other issues you are facing.
- If needed, you may also see a nurse with expertise in alcohol‑related health.
- Together, you will agree a plan that feels realistic, with goals that work for you.
You do not have to be ready to stop drinking before you contact Lighthouse – you only need to be ready to talk.
For more information about the Lighthouse Alcohol Service, visit the Horizon website:
